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2017 Map of Hermanas NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hermanas NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hermanas Draw and a complex network of ephemeral watercourses define this high desert landscape in southwestern Luna County. The terrain is marked by numerous named drainages, including Bisbee Draw, Suckerville Draw, and Corkscrew Draw, which highlight the importance of water management in this arid environment. Man-made water features such as Kent Tank, Art Tank, and Frijole Tank are scattered throughout the quadrangle, serving as critical landmarks for local ranching operations.

Transportation through this portion of the New Mexico borderlands is largely defined by the Hermanas Grade Sw, which cuts across the township lines of T27S and T28S. The map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting this remote area, from the route of Co RD c003 to the specific placements of Terry Draw and Long Draw. This survey captures the land's character through its hydraulic names and the simple roads that connect isolated points in the Chihuahuan Desert.